We have a Collective Insights first for you! Today Naveen Jain, Founder of Viome, debuts as our guest host, along with fellow colleague Dr. Hanon, taking us on a thrilling discussion of how gut microbiome research is leading the future of disease prevention and longevity.

Full episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/how-the-gut-microbiome-is-leading-the-future-of-disease-prevention-and-longevity

In today’s episode we welcome author, psychiatrist, psychopharmacologist, Julie Holland, MD to discuss why we need connection, how we’ve lost it, how we might find it again, and how psychedelics can help.

Holland takes us on a deep dive into the science behind psychedelic compounds that modulate neuroplasticity and how plant medicines are being used to effectively heal trauma and nurture connection. We discuss:

• How psychedelics rewire the brain
• The role of mindfulness and psychedelics in accessing parasympathetic states
• Hormones and love drugs for bonding, connection, and sexuality
• The power of MDMA to promote healing through connection with others

Listen in now as we explore the exciting research surrounding psychedelic medicine and connection.

Episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/how-psychedelic-compounds-improve-your-brain-s-plasticity

Modern life as we know it is a blessing, but it comes at a cost. Today, Kyle Kingsbury, former football player and retired MMA fighter, is here to help us integrate ancient living into modern life for an optimized brain and body. Learn along with us as we get back to our roots in the pursuit of human optimization.

Complete episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/integrating-ancient-living-into-modern-life-for-an-optimized-brain-and-body

Nick Farr, author of The Long Disaster, a manifesto of preparedness, joins us to share a message of hope amongst our present meta-crisis and an unexpected link between the skills needed to survive and the Burning Man culture. With each hurricane, earthquake or armed conflict, the fragility of our systems becomes evident while the consequences of their failure bleeds across borders. The solution? Nick proposes closing the gap in six crucial areas

Full episode transcript can be viewed here.

What’s the difference between those who quit and those who commit? At the core it’s one’s ability to tolerate discomfort. Discomfort is the price we pay for resilience. Today, Joe De Sena, CEO and founder of Spartan, a series of high endurance obstacle courses and NY Times bestseller, is here to share techniques to help us build a resilient brain.

Full episode transcript: https://neurohacker.com/the-resilient-mind-building-greater-mental-toughness-and-grit-an-interview-with-joe-de-sena

Christopher Bache shares his courageous and outrageous thought experiments and lived experience with therapeutic psychedelics and his inquiry into the mystical. He brings his interdisciplinary set of frameworks ranging from comparative religion to transpersonal psychology, to his own lived experience of what were the types and classifications and categories of experiences he had. 

Full episode transcript can be viewed here: https://neurohacker.com/exploring-psychedelics-and-the-mystical-an-interview-with-christopher-bache

Collective Insights has covered many aspects of health and today we cover a whole new one, financial health. Garrett Gunderson is the perfect person to introduce us to this topic as he is commonly referred to as a financial genius within the entrepreneurial communities. And what better person to host this conversation than our very own CEO and co-founder James Schmachtenberger! 

Find out your Money Persona that rules over every financial decision you make.

For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/what-is-money-and-how-to-change-your-relationship-with-it

JJ Virgin, triple-board certified nutrition expert, author of four NY Times bestsellers, and prominent TV and media personality, is here with us today to discuss just how powerful the gut-brain connection is.

JJ opens up about why an n-of-1 approach to nutrition was vital in her 15-year-old son healing from a traumatic brain injury. In an eye-opening discussion we tackle the false dogmatic nutrition beliefs that are impacting both our microbiome and cognitive function.

For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/why-the-gut-brain-connection-matters-traumatic-brain-injuries-and-nutrition

In this episode Matt Maruca, CEO of Ra Optics, and citizen scientist joins us to unpack the science behind how light drives mitochondrial function and circadian rhythms. Matt’s passion and knowledge of photobiology shines bright in this discussion as he shares his personal story of how chronic illness led him to conclude that the most important factor for living our best life lies in our relationship with light.

For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/how-to-manipulate-light-to-help-improve-mitochondrial-function-an-interview-with-matt-maruca

In this episode best-selling author and clinical researcher Dr. Michael Ruscio dives deep into the gut-brain connection and how to strengthen their synergy with easy practical tips. 

If you want clearer cognition and smooth digestion you are not going to want to miss this episode. You will walk away with tools and practices you can get started on today.

For the full show notes visit: https://neurohacker.com/using-probiotics-to-improve-gut-brain-connection-an-interview-with-dr-michael-ruscio